Thank you for considering supporting our efforts. Your donation will make an impact on the people we serve.
As a charitable organization we are an innovative force, providing high quality person-centred care and services to optimize well-being and enrich people’s lives. With your support, together we can advance this mission and further transform the quality of life of those who benefit from our care and services in the communities where we operate.
At our five continuing care sites in Calgary and Okotoks, Alberta, we operate with a steadfast team of approximately 1,500 employees, providing exceptional care and living services to more than 1,000 older adults and their families. Our foundational approach, ‘The BSF Way,’ prioritizes quality of life and person-centred care and services.
BSF extends its reach to provide and support a variety of healthcare services the Caribbean nations of Haiti, Jamaica, and Dominica.
At BSF, we firmly believe in the power of research and innovation to drive meaningful progress. Through collaborations with academic institutions, the public sector, and private enterprise, we are continuously and actively engaged in projects that align with our strategy.
We are extremely grateful for the gift of time our volunteers provide. A variety of programs supported almost entirely by volunteer work, as well as up-to-date information on these opportunities, can be found on the volunteer page.
Please see our Amazon wish lists for the fastest way to donate the items our residents and clients need most urgently. We frequently update our lists to reflect the current needs of those we serve.
Donating your vehicle to The Brenda Strafford foundation is a major help, and super simple to do! Our amazing partners at Donate a Car will coordinate everything. All you need to do with your unwanted vehicle is fill out the online form and either drop off the vehicle or have it towed at your convenience. These donations are tax deductible, and we will gladly provide a tax receipt upon your request.
Donate A Car
As we partner with many organizations that specialize in distributing used goods to people in need, we only accept used donations if we have a specific request out on our website or social media. If you have used items to donate, please email Jaimee at jaimee.tompkins@thebsf.ca to find out where they would be most appreciated.
Certain people and moments in life are particularly worthy of recognition. A wonderful way to commemorate an occasion or recognize someone is making a gift in their honor. Click here to make a gift in memory or celebration of a loved one.
We host several events throughout the year. Sponsorship opportunities can be a great way to advertise your business while supporting your community. If your business is interested in a partnership, please email Kevin at kevin.melanson@thebsf.ca to receive our most current sponsorship opportunities.
We are here to help make your idea a reality, whether you want to organize a dinner, host a bake sale, or donate a portion of your retail sales.
You can make a tax-smart donation to support BSF by donating securities. Please reach out to Kevin at kevin.melanson@thebsf.ca for instructions.
You can support BSF with the refund of your recyclables through SkipTheDepot. They will pick up your bottles at your convenience, so all you need to do is download the app and book your pickup time. Choosing BSF as the recipient of your bottle money will entitle you to a tax receipt for your contribution of $20 or more at the end of the year. Sign up today by downloading the app.
Transfer your unused Airmiles to BSF to allow us to purchase essential items and redeem cash rewards. If you would like to donate your Miles directly to BSF directly, please call the Air Miles Customer Care phone number – 1-888-247-6453.
